The break in the 16-inch line that was installed in 1890 was reported about 6 a.m. Friday at Sixth Avenue and Logan Street.

Water flooded the street until crews arrived to shut it off.

The break caused damage to Sixth Avenue, including the heaving of pavement in some places.

Drivers were detoured onto Grant Street around the break, but there were fewer traffic delays because of Veterans Days, and many businesses and government offices are closed.

Denver Water said customers along the south side of Sixth Avenue between Grant and Washington streets, and customers on Logan and Pennsylvania streets between East Fifth and Sixth avenues were without water.